Elementary School Middle

Shawnda King 806-***-****

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PASSIONATE INFLUENTIAL LEADER

Self-Directed / Team Player / differentiator

Dynamic Professional with 20+ years of experience leading, developing, and coaching individuals of all ages and demographics. Recognized as a trusted, action-oriented leader who effectively builds people, cultivates relationships, and positively transforms cultures. Known as a contagious open-minded leader who energizes others, solves problems, manages ambiguity, and consistently delivers exceptional results.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

Leadership, Mentor, Problem Solving, Agility, Stakeholder Management, Training and Development

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Lubbock ISD Assistant Principal

Irons Middle School 2022-2023

Alderson Elementary School 2019-2022

Maedgen Elementary School 2018-2019

In partnership with school principals, provide oversight of 80 teachers, 30 staff, and 430 students daily. Responsible for executing reflective accountability, improving organizational culture, and fostering a growth mindset. Coach and mentor stakeholders through relationship building to maintain open dialogues, build healthy communications, and enhance social emotional learning.

Create an engaging, fun-filled learning environment for teachers, staff, and students

Lead and coach teachers based on data analysis and prepare the campus for state assessments

Conduct formal observations of teachers to support professional growth

Implement various strategies to ensure continual growth for teachers and students

Analyze assessments and surveys to gauge progress, identify opportunities, and implement corrective action for students, teachers, and staff

Facilitate training and professional development workshops

Instructional Coach Maedgen Elementary 2016 - 2018

Led district-mandated accountability standards, engaged in reflective communications, resolved conflicts, managed escalations, and identified trends across the campus.

Developed, planned, coordinated, and oversaw learning activities

Provided real-time coaching, served as a mentor, and facilitated development workshops

Created small group instruction tailored to students with similar deficiencies and/or strengths

Provided clear and specific connections between student achievement data

Monitored data and modified strategies based on data and insights

Teacher Goldsboro, Maedgen, and Wheatley Elementary School 2006 - 2016 Classroom teacher (Kindergarten, First, Third, and Fifth Grade). Mentored and coached student teachers. Conducted professional development for the district during summer professional developments.

Unpacked standards and created dynamic lesson plans that created independent learners and strengthened critical thinking skills

Mentored new teacher through keen listening, collaboration, coaching, and reflection

Leveraged the power of data to provide guidance on modifying instructional strategies

Awarded Teacher of the year for Wheatley Elementary School in Lubbock, TX

Awarded Teacher of the year for Goldsboro Elementary School in Sanford, FL

Volunteer Praise Center Ministers, Lubbock, Texas 1998 - Current

Financial Executive Non-Profit Corporation: IRS Exempt Under Section 501(c)(3)

Oversee the financial budget, which includes the annual budget, fundraisers, volunteerism, and community outreach

President Women of Worth: Serving as the Director for the Women Department, Community Outreach, and Mentor for Battered (Youth and Women).

EDUCATION

Masters, Educational Leadership Administration – Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education – Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas

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